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Praxis II: PLT K-6 Exam Prep

Category - Praxis PLT K-6

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It is important to include an anticipatory set, also known as a set induction, when planning for a lesson or a unit of lessons. The purpose of an anticipatory set is to:
  1. Pre-assess for the students’ mastery levels before beginning a new concept.
  2. Create appropriate test questions so that the lesson plans target the standards.
  3. Assess the students’ abilities in making predictions related to the upcoming lesson.
  4. Activate the students’ prior knowledge and to spur interest in the topics covered.
Explanation
Answer: D - The purpose of an anticipatory set is to activate the students’ prior knowledge and to spur interest in the topics covered. In other words, its purpose is to create anticipation for the upcoming unit or lesson and to make connections to prior knowledge.
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